Elements / Clauses in ISO 9001:2000

The ISO 9001:2000 has eight major parts or clauses they are

SNo	Elements of ISO 9001:2000
1	Scope
2	Normative reference
3	Terms and Definitions
4	Quality management system
5	Management responsibility
6	Resource Management
7	Product realization
8	Measuring, Analysis and Improvement

 

 

Clause	Title	Description
1	Scope	Tells what organisation, location, process, products and so on are covered
2	Normative reference	Other standards which, by being listed, constitute provisions of the ISO 9001 standard.
3	Terms and Definitions	As given in ISO 9000
4	Quality management system	Provides general requirements for the QMS and defines documentation requirements.
5	Management responsibility	Defines the requirements top managers must provide to ensure the effectiveness of the QMS It includes specific requirements for:       Management commitment       Customer focus       Quality policy       Planning       Responsibility, authority and communication       Management review
6	Resource Management	Defines the requirements companies must meet to provide adequate resources to implement and maintain the QMS and to continually improve its effectiveness. It includes specific requirements for:       Provision of resources       Human resources       Infrastructure       Work environment
7	Product realization	Defines requirements for process related to product realisation It includes specific requirements for       Planning of product realisation       Customer related processes       Design and development       Purchasing       Production and service provision       Control of monitoring and measuring devices
8	Measuring, Analysis and Improvement	Defines requirements for monitoring, measuring, analysis and improvement processes needed to demonstrate conformity of the product, ensure conformity of the QMS, and continually improve the effectiveness of the QMS.   It includes specific requirements for:       Monitoring and measurement       Control of nonconforming product       Analysis of data       Improvement